Citriodora Oil (Eucalyptus Citriodora)

Origin of Citriodora oil:
It is native to Australia and Tasmania bearing pendent leaves and umbels of
white, red or pink flowers and valued for the timber, gum and oil. Some
seeds were sent to France in 1857 and planted in Algiers and thrived
exceedingly well. Five years after planting the Eucalyptus, one of the most
marshy and unhealthy districts of Algiers was converted into one of the
healthiest and driest. As a result the rapidly growing Eucalyptus trees are
now largely cultivated in many temperate regions with the view of preventing
malarial fevers.

Description of Citriodora oil:
A tall, aromatic evergreen tree of the myrtaceae family. An essential oil
obtained from the leaves is antibacterial. The essential oil found in the
leaves is a powerful antiseptic and is used all over the world for relieving
coughs and colds, sore throats and other infections. The essential oil is a
common ingredient in many over-the-counter cold remedies. This eucalyptus
oil has its strong lemony scent and has been used to open the respiratory
track and may be useful for alleviating symptoms of bronchitis, colds, flu,
sinus problems and throat infections.

Appearance: Liquid

Aroma : Fresh, Cooling, Camphoraceous, with woody
undertones.

Color Vintage oils turn slightly yellow

Chemical constituents: Citriodora oil has various chemical
compounds that include eucalyptol, piene, limonene, linalool and
alpha-terpenol.

Extraction: It is extracted by steam distillation of
leaves

Citriodora oil Therapeutic Effects:
The essential oil is a powerful antiseptic and is used all over the world
for relieving coughs and colds, sore throats and other infections. The
therapeutic properties of lemon verbena oil are antiseptic, antispasmodic,
aphrodisiac, digestive, emollient, febrifuge, hepatic, insecticide,
sedative, stomachic and tonic. Essential oils can have a deleterious effect
on the body in larger doses. It has a decidedly disinfectant action,
destroying the lower forms of life. The oil can be used externally applied
to cuts, skin infections etc. It can also be inhaled for treating blocked
nasal passages.

Perfumery and aromatherapy :
Citriodora is a lemon scented essential oil especially used in perfumery
and fragrance creation. Leaves yield 0.5% to 2.0% essential oil which is
rich in citronellal, citronellol and isopulegol. Leaves are also used as
insect-repellents. The leaves of the lemon eucalyptus tree are used
traditionally for perfuming linen and cupboards. It is also quite useful for
keeping cockroaches and silverfish at bay. An added bonus is the great
deodorizing properties of the eucalyptus oil, being excellent for smelly
shoes, cooking smells and pets.Bath, compress, inhalation, aromatherapy
diffuser, local wash, massage and as a perfume in cupboards.

Pharmaceutical uses :
The oil is found in numerous over-the-counter cough and cold lozenges as
well as in inhalation vapors or topical ointments. Veterinarians use the oil
topically for its reported antimicrobial activity, which is supported by in
vitro and in vivostudy. Numerous applications are suggested in the sparse
literature on this topic, however there is not sufficient controlled support
for any human indication at this time. Other applications include as an
aromatic in soaps or perfumes, as flavoring in foodstuffs or beverages, and
as a dental or industrial solvent.

Cosmetics and Toiletries:
Eucalyptus oil contains 70-85% 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol), which is also
present in other plant oils. Eucalyptol is used as an ingredient in some
mouthwash and dental preparations, as an endodontic solvent, and may possess
antimicrobial properties. Listerine® mouthrinse is a combination of
essential oils (eucalyptol, menthol, thymol, methyl salicylate), which has
been shown to be efficacious for the reduction of dental plaque and
gingivitis. Topical use or inhalation use of eucalyptus oil at low
concentrations may be safe.

Disinfectants
Eucalyptus leaves contain an essential oil which is a powerful natural
disinfectant. The oil is readily distilled from the leaves and can be used
for cleaning, deodorizing and in very small quantities in food supplements.
These contain phellandrene and piperitone as the principal constituents.
Phellandene oils are used in the manufacture of inexpensive disinfectants,
household and industrial liquid soaps, and germicidal preparations.
Piperitone oils provide the base material for the manufacture of synthetic
menthol and thymol. Species used to provide these oils are E.dives and
E.elata.